Episode 5 - Documenting Traditions with Homer Sykes
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from Wish List failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
-
Narrated by:
-
By:
About this listen
In honour of St Nicholas Day, we turn our attention to a photographer celebrated for his documentation of British traditions.
In this episode of Almost In Focus, hosts Tom Warland and Toby Beach sit down for an engaging conversation with distinguished documentary photographer Homer Sykes. They discuss the evolution of traditional customs across Britain, the craft of storytelling through images, and the singular experiences that have shaped Homer’s long and influential career. From the challenge of capturing fleeting moments to the satisfaction of recording cultural heritage, this episode offers a rich tapestry of insight and inspiration for photography enthusiasts and cultural historians alike.
You can explore more of Homer’s work on his official website: http://www.homersykes.com
Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homer.sykes/
Key Books by Homer Sykes:
Once a Year: Some Traditional British Customs
My British Archive: The Way We Were 1968–1983
Colour Works: The 1980s and 1990s
An Annual Affair: Some Traditional British Calendar Customs